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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.33, 228.06 and 109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.33, 228.06 and 109.20 is: 150.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.33 : 228.06 = 109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.33/228.06 = 109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.33x = 228.06 × 109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.33x = 24,904.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,904.15/165.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.64

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